244 Episode 2 Front Breakthrough (1/2)

Do you have any idea how big it is?

”I can't tell you exactly, ....... But we're pretty sure it's over 150,000.

One hundred and fifty thousand.

It was comparable to the total number of soldiers in the Lemurian Empire's standing army.

A cold sweat trickled down Hercule's forehead.

”Isn't that the upper limit of ......?

”The lower limit. Your Majesty.

When Todoris replied, Hercule sighed involuntarily.

This is the first time in the history of the system that we have had to consider mobilizing a full-fledged army of Tunda soldiers.

I didn't expect Sasan VIII to overreact so much.

...... I didn't expect that.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

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He only fights battles that he can absolutely win.

...... Of course, the same is true for Hercule.

However, Hercule's opponents were not all weak: Bulgaron, Cerda, and Fulling.

Although he knew he could win, there were still many ...... gambling factors that could lead to his defeat if something went wrong.

This is because the Lemurian Empire was forced to go on the offensive due to its geographical limitations.

A quiet topic.

Sasan VIII was a cautious man.

It was Hercule's prediction that he would avoid full-scale military intervention in the Habila Peninsula ......, but he was wrong.

I'm not sure if the Havilah Peninsula is worth defending.　...... In the end, I think the fact that the main trade route crosses through Fars remains the same.

The Habila Peninsula is a detour route.

The Habila Peninsula is only a detour route. In addition, it is not safe because of the intermingling of various tribes.

For many merchants, the Kingdom of Fars is still much safer.

After all, a detour is still a detour.

In addition, ...... the goods that come through the Havilah Peninsula are mainly heavy and cheap goods such as ceramics and spices.

In contrast, the trade routes that cross the Kingdom of Fars are mainly for light, bulky, and expensive goods such as jewelry and silk.

In other words, the types of goods being transported are slightly different.

Therefore, Lemuria's subjugation of the Havilah Peninsula does not mean that the Kingdom of Fars will be impoverished immediately.

This was the reason why Hercule thought that Sasan VIII would not move.

It was an important place for Lemuria, but not so much for the Kingdom of Fars.

”...... Are you saying that the financial situation of the Kingdom of Phallus is not as good as we assumed?

”Even though they have succeeded in conquering Sindhira?

It is true that Hercule has been trying to create a system that does not depend on trade with the Kingdom of Fals by producing silk and sugar domestically and producing bone ash porcelain.

However, ...... Hercule did not believe that this would shake the economic foundation of the Kingdom of Farus, which controlled the trade routes that crossed the continent.

In fact, considering the success of Sindhira, it is safe to assume that the power of the kingdom is increasing.

”Well, at any rate. We have always assumed the risk of war.

Hercule said with a calm expression.

It was true that Hercule had expected Sasan VIII to stay put, and he had been wrong.

But it wasn't completely unexpected.

The possibility of Sasan VIII waging war is always taken into account.

In fact, we have set up a strong defense line along the Flato River along the border.

It would not be so easy to break through.

”Let's rally the generals.

Hercule decided to start the war.

Then ......

Todoris. I'm going to send a request to ...... His Holiness Cecilia.

”Your Majesty, that's not ......

Well, it's a contingency plan. We'll discuss it later with Loukanos.

When Hercule said this, Todoris bowed his head reverently.

”Yes, sir. Your Majesty.

First, let's discuss their spirit magic.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

...... In addition, these three have been ordered to return home as soon as possible.

The defense of the land is the top priority.

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Sasan VIII is the spirit of grace, Bael, and the spirit of fire, Belial.

Coward Cardintina is Fulkas, the Great Spirit of the Spear and Cunning.

Shaheen Charlequin, the Great Spirit of Ice and Learning, Krosel.

Helena Uarelius Cog, the Great Spirit of Armor and Corruption.

Cyrus Curaines is Barbatos, the Great Spirit of the Future.

Artaxerxes Artaxerxes is Halphas, the Great Spirit of War.

Darius Dalmares is Agares, the Great Spirit of the Earth.

Behnam Befelard is the spirit of healing, Buell.

Smerdis Skuldis is the spirit of music ”Amduschias”.

Of these, the Lemurian Empire is most familiar with the spirits that Helena has contracted with.

It's no wonder, since she is originally a general of the Lemurian Empire.

This ”Subnak” is known to have the ability to dissolve armor with an acid-like mist.

As for Fulkas and Krosel, they too have had ample combat experience.

Of the eight generals, Generals Coward and Shaheen have faced Hercule before.

So, their abilities in spirit magic were known to some extent.

”Your Majesty, I'll hold General Coward.

”Oh ......, perhaps it will be difficult without you. Please.

Hercule responded to Karolina's words.

Fulcus is a weapon spirit that has the ability to destroy anything it touches.

It would be difficult for Karolina's Eligos, also a powerful weapon spirit, to suppress it.

On the other hand, Galfis had once crossed swords with Crocell.

I'm not sure what to make of that. Can I conclude that it is similar to the spirit with which you are contracted?

Yes, it is. I think it's safe to say that it's the same ...... type that manipulates natural objects as I do.

Hmm ......

Hercule wondered if it was possible to freeze a lake for a surprise attack .......

However, large-scale changes to the terrain require a considerable amount of energy.

Unlike flames, which continue to burn on their own, ice always melts and becomes brittle at room temperature.

Therefore, it is impossible to freeze a large river and allow hundreds of thousands of troops to cross it.